September 7th 1533
Queen's Chambers
Anne Tudor nee Boleyn POV
I scream as I push and push, mentally cursing Henry. I told Catherine and Mary in person that I never wanted this to happen but then I fell in love with Henry. I told them I tried to ignore it and marry but before the soon to be husband and I could marry, Henry stopped it and I was brought to court.
Mary and Catherine forgave me once they heard I wanted Mary to at least be Princess Royal if she couldn't be the Princess of Wales anymore. And then, we concocted a plan with King Charles' help so his cousin would no longer be branded a bastard. He sent notes to Mary that look years old to follow her mother's orders and to not give in.
I have the documentation here, even a note that says he is sorry and not to do what he told her and her mother to do as he wanted his cousin to be a Queen but didn't realize the consequences.
I birth a princess, Elizabeth and I worry as Henry divorced Catherine, he can easily divorce me.
''I am sorry my King. It seems God wants to punish my father through me.'' I say, not really thinking God was punishing my father but me and Henry.
Before he can say anything, he sees a stack of letters that implicate Catherine and Mary were willing to step down. Mary stepping down from being the heir at least and Catherine recognizing the marriage was over.
''Mary gave them to me so you might know how she really felt as she wants to be her dad's pearl again. I was thinking she could be Princess Royal at least as your firstborn daughter.'' I say.
When he sees what father was plotting, he becomes murderous and I only hope that he doesn't kill me, our child, my siblings, or my nephew and niece.
''I remember you trying to tell me something about your father having plans for Mary. But at that time, I wanted to believe you meant your sister or mine. Not my pearl.'' Henry says. I bow my head and await his sentencing.
''Elizabeth isn't a curse. She is a sign that we can have healthy children. But I shall arrest your father and Uncle.'' Henry says.
''I never meant to seem against her but father threatened Elizabeth if I said anything.'' I say and Henry gets a look of undulated rage. I cower but Henry calms or so I think and makes sweet love to me.
''Henry. I know it isn't done but may I nurse Elizabeth?'' I ask.
''Of course, you may.'' Henry says but I can still see his disappointment that I gave birth to a daughter. He distances himself from me and our daughter, our little Tudor rose.
September 14th 1533
Princess Mary Tudor POV
Anne did it. She has me as princess again. I have never hated her as I found her crying and brought her to mother where she told us she never meant to ruin mother and father's marriage and was ready to marry someone who was the same station as she was.
But father and Thomas Boleyn stopped that from happening. She told us of how ashamed she was that Mary had been two Kings' mistress and that everyone believed that she was like her sister.
I felt ashamed that I believed she was like her sister and asked for her forgiveness. She forgave me but I feel like she shouldn't have and then one day, she stopped me from drinking poisoned tea as her father orchestrated it and told her. She was horrified.
I am 17 and of marriage age. Father says he has a husband in mind but won't say who. And that makes my curiosity worse.
I have maids making sure that Anne's food and drink are tested for poison. I know Charles Brandon want to see her fail but he only wants to see that she's a villain in his eyes
January 8th 1534
Queen Anne Tudor nee Boleyn POV
Royal Gardens
I tend to the gardens as I can for right now. Being four months pregnant, Henry hardly lets me do anything as he's worried that I will miscarry. I want to throttle him sometimes as he rarely lets me do anything in my condition.
I am not helpless. I can hold my own. But of course, Henry doesn't think I can in my condition. I want to show him I can handle myself but all he sees is that I am a woman.
I have said nothing and have closed my eyes to the mistresses as I do not want to fight with Henry. It would only make him mad at me for not closing my eyes to his adultering ways.
It hurts to know that he would rather sleep with others then wait for the birth of our children. I spend as much time as I can with little Elizabeth.
June 8th 1534
Queen's Chambers
I scream as I push and push and hope that I will soon deliver a Prince. I'm getting weaker and weaker as I give birth to my first son and then I start pushing again and give birth to another son.
I blackout but then I come to a few hours later. I feel weak but at least I'm alive. I see Henry smiling at me for the first time in nine months.
''You have given me sons like you promised my Queen.'' Henry says.
''I was thinking that the oldest could be named Gabriel.'' I say.
''Crown Prince Gabriel Tudor, Prince of Wales and Prince Brandon Tudor, Duke of York.'' Henry says.
Of course, after the children are settled, Henry makes love to me. I guess he wants more children now. He better be ready for the hormones if that's the case.